Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction and Basic Requirements of the DJ

    • Lesson 01: Introduction to Course
    • Welcome Pack
    • Lesson 02: Introduction to Fundamentals
    • Lesson 03: How to Set Up Your Kit and Why It's Important
    • Lesson 04: Mixer Walk-around
    • Lesson 05: CDJ Walk-around
    • Lesson 06: Basic Mix Process
    • Lesson 07: Understanding Beats, Bars and Phrases
    • Lesson 08: Easy Phrase Mixing
    • Lesson 09: Advanced Phrase Mixing
    • Lesson 10: Quick Phrase Transitions - Drop Swapping
  • 2

    Module 2: EQ and Beat-matching Fundamentals

    • Lesson 12: EQ on the Mixer
    • Lesson 13: EQ - Seamless vs Power Mixing
    • Lesson 14: Using Headphones
    • Lesson 15: Where to Focus Your Attention When Beat Matching
    • Lesson 16: Why You Need to be Able to Mix by Ear
    • Lesson 17: Master and Slave Concept
    • Lesson 18: Perfecting Beat-matching
    • Lesson 19: Intro to Turntables
    • Lesson 20: Mixing with turntables
  • 3

    Module 3: Alternative Transition Techniques and Looping

    • Lesson 21: Simple Ways to Exit a Busy Mix (Part 1)
    • Lesson 22: Simple Ways to Exit a Busy Mix (Part 2)
    • Lesson 23: Using Tracks in Reverse
    • Lesson 24: Using EQ to Manipulate the Mood
    • Lesson 25: How to Loop Using CDJs
    • Lesson 26: Loops for Control in the Mix
  • 4

    Module 4: Loops for Creativity and Basic Mixer Effects

    • Lesson 27: Varying Loop Lengths for Variety
    • Lesson 28: Loops for Switch Transitions
    • Lesson 29: Using Loops for Unique Intros and Outros
    • Lesson 30: Intro to Mixer FX
    • Lesson 31: Intro to Echos, Delays and Reverbs
    • Lesson 32: Basic Uses of Echos, Delays, Reverbs
    • Lesson 33: Filters
    • Lesson 34: Different Audiences - Club VS Consumer
  • 5

    Module 5: Organising Your Music in Rekordbox and Mixing in Key

    • Lesson 35: Intro to Pioneer Rekordbox
    • Lesson 36: A Typical Process for Setting Up Playlists
    • Lesson 37: Setting up Cue Points
    • Lesson 38: Introduction to Mixing in Key
    • Lesson 39: How to Organise and Play Music in Key
    • Lesson 40: Key VS Energy and Potential Limitations of Mixing in Key
    • Lesson 41: Getting Comfortable Mixing in a Dynamic Way and B2B Sets
  • 6

    Module 6: Hot Cues and Hot Loops

    • Lesson 42: Intro to Hot Cues and Hot Loops
    • Lesson 43: Hot Cues and Loops for Control in the Mix
    • Lesson 44: Skipping Parts of Tracks to Dictate Energy
    • Lesson 45: Using Hot Cues to Rearrange Tracks on the Fly
    • Lesson 46: Hot Cues for Jamming
    • Lesson 47: Hot Cues for Creative Intros
  • 7

    Module 7: Rekordbox Advanced &Beatport LINK

  • 8

    Module 8: 3 Deck Mixing, Advanced Mixer Effects and Transitions

    • Lesson 56: Expanding the Master Slave Concept for 3 Deck Mixing
    • Lesson 57: Why Use 3 or More Decks?
    • Lesson 58: Chopping Tracks in the Mix
    • Lesson 59: Long Reverb - to Transition Away
    • Lesson 60: Short Reverb - to Chop
    • Lesson 61: Short Reverb, Complex Chopping & Channel vs Cross Faders Considerations
    • Lesson 62: Reverbs with Acapellas
    • Lesson 63: Short Echos - to Add Excitement
    • Lesson 64: Delays for Subtle Flair and Excitement
  • 9

    Module 9: Advanced Mixer Effects and Transitions Continued

    • Lesson 65: Introduction to the Trans (Transformer)
    • Lesson 66: When to use Trans
    • Lesson 67: Using Trans on Vocals
    • Lesson 68: Combining Trans with Pitch and Other CDJ FX
    • Lesson 69: Timed Based Modulation FX: Flanger and Phaser
    • Lesson 70: Roll
    • Lesson 71: Combining Multiple FX
    • Lesson 72: Pitch FX
  • 10

    Module 10: Creating Effects Using the CDJ and Prepping Acapellas

    • Lesson 73: CDJ FX
    • Lesson 74: FX Using Pitch Slider
    • Lesson 75: Mastering Your Kit and FX Key Messages
    • Lesson 76: Intro to and Tips for Mixing Acapellas
    • Lesson 77: Setting up Acapellas in Rekordbox
    • Lesson 78: Fine Tune Acapella Editing Using Music Production Software (DAW)
  • 11

    Module 11: Mixing with Acapellas and Getting Ready to Play at Clubs

    • Lesson 79: Mixing Acapellas with Only 2 Decks
    • Lesson 80: Mixing Acapellas with 3 Decks
    • Lesson 81: Gig Preparation Checklist
    • Lesson 82: Common Issues at the Club
    • Lesson 83: Setting up to Record a Mix Audio
  • 12

    Module 12: Recording Mixes and Important Soft Skills to Progress in the Music Industry

    • Lesson 84: Setting up Video Recording Equipment and Positioning
    • Lesson 85: Approaching Mini Mixes
    • Lesson 86: Editing Video Mixes
    • Lesson 87: Next Steps and Important Soft Skills to Progress in the Music Industry
    • Lesson 88: Course Outro